Michael Boyle | |
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Archbishop of Armagh Primate of All Ireland | |
Church | Church of Ireland |
Archdiocese | Armagh |
Appointed | 21 January 1679 |
In office | 1679–1702 |
Predecessor | James Margetson |
Successor | Narcissus Marsh |
Previous post(s) | Dean of Cloyne Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross Archbishop of Dublin |
Orders | |
Consecration | 27 January 1661 by John Bramhall |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1609 |
Died | 10 December 1702 (aged 92-93) |
Nationality | Irish |
Denomination | Anglican |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin |
Michael Boyle, the younger (c. 1609 – 10 December 1702) was a Church of Ireland bishop who served as Archbishop of Dublin from 1663 to 1679 and Archbishop of Armagh from 1679 to his death. He also served as Lord Chancellor of Ireland, the last time a bishop was appointed to that office.